Olton
Olton
About the neighborhood
Olton, Texas, offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere with generally low noise from traffic, creating a calm living environment. The neighborhood features a variety of charming single detached homes, many with classic designs dating back to the 1960s and earlier. Residents benefit from convenient access to both primary and secondary schools within close proximity. Parking is usually easy to find, making driving a smooth experience throughout the area. A handful of nearby restaurants add to the local charm, providing appealing dining options. The mostly flat terrain contributes to straightforward navigation across the city.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is very often the preferred transportation option in this city. It is straightforward to come across a parking spot. Traveling by bicycle is difficult in this city as there are few bike lanes. Nonetheless, it is a flat ride to most destinations. A majority of the homes for sale in this city are located in areas that are also not very well-suited for pedestrians as very few daily needs can be met without a vehicle.
Services
Home buyers in Olton usually have to turn to a vehicle to reach the nearest grocery store. There are a few opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants in close proximity. With regards to education, residents will value that no matter where their home is situated in Olton, both primary and secondary schools are nearby.
Character
Olton offers a relaxed ambience. Olton is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.8
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries1.8
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet10.0
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.0
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $24,380
- Median Household Income
- $52,235
Housing Type
- 85.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 6.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.9% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 5.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 85.8%
- Semi detached
- 0.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 6.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.9%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 5.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 40.3
- 0 to 4
- 9.0%
- 5 to 9
- 7.2%
- 10 to 14
- 6.2%
- 15 to 19
- 9.3%
- 20 to 24
- 5.0%
- 25 to 29
- 4.8%
- 30 to 34
- 3.1%
- 35 to 39
- 7.1%
- 40 to 44
- 4.8%
- 45 to 49
- 4.0%
- 50 to 54
- 6.4%
- 55 to 59
- 7.1%
- 60 to 64
- 7.7%
- 65 to 69
- 4.4%
- 70 to 74
- 3.3%
- 75 to 79
- 3.2%
- 80 to 84
- 2.0%
- 85 and over
- 5.9%
Education Level
- 28.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 35.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 4.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.7% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 28.4%
- High School
- 35.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 4.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8.1%
- Master's degree
- 1.4%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.7%
Commute Mode
- 0.6% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 2.5% TRANSIT
- 87.4% DRIVE
- 3.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.6%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 2.5%
- Drive
- 87.4%
- Other
- 3.7%
- None
- 6.0%
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